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First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
5.0
adventurous mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

A fantastic cat-and-mouse style mystery read which I absolutely devoured. 

The book is fast paced and really easy to get into. The way Ashley has provided snip-its of past jobs and how the MFC experiences and interactions
 with other characters help develop and feed into the present day story - chef kiss! I really enjoyed each of the characters in their own right with the 
 main plot feeling very cinematic with some really interesting plot twists. 

What I really love most about this book is how clever the plot is! The way Evie/Lucca navigates the mystery and challenges in this book don't rely on lazy
 cliches or coincidences, but are methodically making it feel very real which can make or break a mystery book. 

Goes without saying I will be keeping an eye out for future works by Ashley Elston!